178 Derivatives jobs in Singapore

Overview
Campus Recruitment Lead & Talent Acquisition Specialist at DBS Bank
As an Asian leader in treasury operations, DBS Global Financial Markets (GFM) extends a broad range of capabilities ranging from trading, structuring and sales in foreign exchange, interest rates, money market, credit, equity, commodities, bonds, derivatives and securities. We are a key player in various regional markets and actively make market, structure, originate, innovate and distribute a wide range of products. Our extensive network in Asia and our growing Asian focused franchises helps expand our product outreach and deepen product penetration. Altogether, our specialists are working across our expanding branch network to offer a full range of products and exceptional levels of services to clients investing and hedging in the global markets.
Responsibilities
Actively trade and manage a portfolio of FX Derivatives products
Analyze market trends, economic data, and other relevant information to identify trading opportunities and manage risk
Develop and implement trading strategies to generate consistent returns for the bank
Collaborate with the broader Global Financial Markets team to provide market insights and support the bank's overall trading activities
Continuously monitor and adjust trading positions to adapt to changing market conditions
Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and internal policies
Work closely with technology team to develop digital capabilities further
Partner with quant team to enhance model and product pricings
Requirements
5-10 years of experience in trading FX Derivatives, with a proven track record of success
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think fast and seize market opportunities
Excellent understanding of market dynamics, risk management, and trading strategies
Proficient in using trading systems, data analysis tools, and financial modelling techniques
Ability to work collaboratively within a team and across different departments
Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Finance, Sales, and Research
Industries
Banking
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Business Function

Group Operations enables and empowers the bank with an efficient, nimble and resilient infrastructure through a strategic focus on productivity, quality & control, technology, people capability and innovation. In Group Operations, we manage the majority of the Bank's operational processes and inspire to delight our business partners through our multiple banking delivery channels.

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Complex Derivatives Operations Specialist to join our dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to leverage your expertise in derivatives operations while exploring the potential of Generative AI to streamline and enhance our processes. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the accurate and efficient processing of transactions, while actively contributing to the development and implementation of AI-driven solutions.

AI-Driven Automation: Collaborate with in-house developers to design, develop, and implement a system to automate tasks systematically, robustly, and scalable. This includes exploring the use of Generative AI to optimize various aspects of the operational workflow.

Responsibilities:

• Regulatory Compliance: Develop a comprehensive understanding of US IRS 871m regulations and ensure all processes adhere to these requirements.
• Product Knowledge: Build a strong foundation in various equity products and positions, including cash equities, plain and exotic equity/index options, and share borrowing and lending.
• Collaboration and Business Understanding: Work closely with Treasury & Markets and Tax teams to understand business needs and incorporate these into operational processes.
• Transaction Processing & Reconciliation: Perform periodic documenting, reporting, and withholding tax calculations; execute checking and reconciliation procedures; and submit tax filings to the IRS. Actively seek opportunities to improve the calculation/reporting process through automation.
• Structured Products Deal Management:
• Manage the various trade life cycle events for Structured Products.
• Reconcile daily cash and settlement activities, nostro accounts and general ledgers, manage failed trades, and reconcile trade positions between GFM risk systems and other trade capturing systems.
• Configure instruments/indices in system.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Banking and Finance/Accounting preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in banking/accounting/tax, specifically within equity derivatives operations.
• Strong understanding of global cash equities markets and various equity/index options and share borrowing/lending.
• Proven experience in back-office operations, including processing, reconciliations, and settlements.
• Comprehensive knowledge of end-to-end transaction management processes, particularly for structured products.
• Familiarity with Funding and SWIFT MT540, MT541, MT542, MT543, and MT202 messages.
• Proficiency in MS Excel (including macros), MS Access, or VBA; MS Power Automate experience working with large datasets.
• Knowledge of IRC Section 871(m) regulations is highly advantageous.
• Excellent teamwork skills with the ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with different teams under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Willingness to work across different operational locations.
• Speed & Accuracy — Role requires prompt processing of transactions whilst maintaining vigilance & accuracy over the manual repairs and inputs.
• Zero tolerance for error/ambiguity – role entails posting financial transactions on daily basis; and entails high financial exposure risk.
• Comfortable with variable workload, not a fixed output per day.
• Teamwork, Dependability, Strong risk & controls mindset and meticulous.

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We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and the professional advantages of a dynamic environment that supports your development and recognises your achievements.

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Position
Position:
AI Financial Analysis Data Specialist
Type:
Full-time
Compensation:
$45–$100/hour
Location:
Remote or in-person (Palo Alto, CA)
Commitment:
9:00am–5:30pm PST for the first two weeks; then 9:00am–5:30pm in your local timezone
Role Responsibilities
Use proprietary software to label, annotate, and evaluate AI-generated outputs across financial analysis topics.
Deliver high-quality curated data for projects involving equity valuation, fixed income, derivatives, macroeconomics, forex, cryptocurrency, and options strategies.
Collaborate with technical teams to design, test, and refine annotation tools for improved workflow efficiency.
Support the development and training of new AI tasks by providing expert reasoning and analysis.
Select and address complex financial problems aligned with your expertise to improve AI model accuracy.
Interpret, analyze, and execute evolving instructions with consistency and adaptability.
Qualifications
Must-Have
Professional experience in financial analysis or related fields such as equity analysis, FICC, derivatives, macro strategy, forex, or crypto trading.
Strong proficiency in written and verbal English.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to exercise independent judgment when interpreting complex data.
Deep interest in technological innovation and the application of AI in finance.
Preferred
CFA, FRM, Series 7, or other relevant financial certifications.
Experience mentoring or training others in financial analysis or trading.
Familiarity with AI model training or data annotation processes.
Comfort participating in text, audio, or video-based data collection tasks.
Compensation & Legal
Hourly contractor
International pay rates available upon request
Benefits vary by country; may include medical coverage
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
Submit your resume to get started.
Complete a short interview and evaluative exercise.
Successful candidates will advance to a final discussion with the project team.
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Associate/Analyst, Structured Derivatives Processing, Global Financial Markets Operations (GFMO), Group COO
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Associate/Analyst, Structured Derivatives Processing, Global Financial Markets Operations (GFMO), Group COO
role at
DBS Bank
Business Function
We manage the majority of the Bank's operational processes and inspire to delight our business partners through our multiple banking delivery channels.
About The Role
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Complex Derivatives Operations Specialist to join our dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to leverage your expertise in derivatives operations while exploring the potential of Generative AI to streamline and enhance our processes.
AI-Driven Automation:
Collaborate with in-house developers to design, develop, and implement a system to automate tasks systematically, robustly, and scalable. This includes exploring the use of Generative AI to optimize various aspects of the operational workflow.
Responsibilities:
Regulatory Compliance: Develop a comprehensive understanding of US IRS 871m regulations and ensure all processes adhere to these requirements
Product Knowledge: Build a strong foundation in various equity products and positions, including cash equities, plain and exotic equity/index options, and share borrowing and lending
Collaboration and Business Understanding: Work closely with Treasury & Markets and Tax teams to understand business needs and incorporate these into operational processes
Transaction Processing & Reconciliation: Perform periodic documenting, reporting, and withholding tax calculations; execute checking and reconciliation procedures; and submit tax filings to the IRS.
Structured Products Deal Management:
Manage the various trade life cycle events for Structured Products
Reconcile daily cash and settlement activities, nostro accounts and general ledgers, manage failed trades, and reconcile trade positions between GFM risk systems and other trade capturing systems
Configure instruments/indices in system
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Banking and Finance/Accounting preferred
Minimum 3 years of experience in banking/accounting/tax, specifically within equity derivatives operations
Strong understanding of global cash equities markets and various equity/index options and share borrowing/lending
Proven experience in back-office operations, including processing, reconciliations, and settlements
Comprehensive knowledge of end-to-end transaction management processes, particularly for structured products
Familiarity with Funding and SWIFT MT540, MT541, MT542, MT543, and MT202 messages
Proficiency in MS Excel (including macros), MS Access, or VBA; MS Power Automate experience working with large datasets
Knowledge of IRC Section 871(m) regulations is highly advantageous
Excellent teamwork skills with the ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with different teams under pressure and tight deadlines
Willingness to work across different operational locations
Speed & Accuracy — Role requires prompt processing of transactions whilst maintaining vigilance & accuracy over the manual repairs and inputs
Zero tolerance for error/ambiguity – role entails posting financial transactions on daily basis; and entails high financial exposure risk
Comfortable with variable workload, not a fixed output per day
Teamwork, Dependability, Strong risk & controls mindset and meticulous
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and the professional advantages of a dynamic environment that supports your development and recognises your achievements.
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Join a dynamic trading team focused on delivering tailored equity market solutions across Asia. This role offers exposure to high-volume, flow-driven Delta One products and the chance to collaborate closely with Sales and Structuring teams to support institutional clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Trade and hedge a range of Delta One instruments including single stock swaps, index swaps, total return swaps, ETFs, and equity futures.
• Ensure the desk maintains a balanced risk profile while facilitating client exposures efficiently.
• Partner with internal teams to design and implement innovative trading strategies and solutions.
• Monitor market conditions, liquidity, and operational factors to optimize execution and P&L.
• Contribute to process improvements, automation, and effective risk management on the desk.

Ideal Candidacy

• Degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or a related field; CFA or equivalent is advantageous.
• 2–5 years' experience in Delta One trading, equity derivatives, or quant-driven trading roles.
• Strong knowledge of Delta One instruments and equity markets; familiarity with TRS, swaps, and ETFs preferred.
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and able to make rapid, informed decisions under pressure.
• Programming skills (Python, VBA, or similar) are a plus.
• Excellent communicator, able to work across teams and with institutional clients.

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About the Role:

Our client is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Complex Derivatives Operations Specialist to join their dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to leverage your expertise in derivatives operations while exploring the potential of Generative AI to streamline and enhance our processes. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the accurate and efficient processing of transactions, while actively contributing to the development and implementation of AI-driven solutions.

AI-Driven Automation: Collaborate with in-house developers to design, develop, and implement a system to automate tasks systematically, robustly, and scalable. This includes exploring the use of Generative AI to optimize various aspects of the operational workflow.

Responsibilities:

• Regulatory Compliance: Develop a comprehensive understanding of US IRS 871m regulations and ensure all processes adhere to these requirements.

• Product Knowledge: Build a strong foundation in various equity products and positions, including cash equities, plain and exotic equity/index options, and share borrowing and lending.

• Collaboration and Business Understanding: Work closely with Treasury & Markets and Tax teams to understand business needs and incorporate these into operational processes.

• Transaction Processing & Reconciliation: Perform periodic documenting, reporting, and withholding tax calculations; execute checking and reconciliation procedures; and submit tax filings to the IRS. Actively seek opportunities to improve the calculation/reporting process through automation.

• Structured Products Deal Management:

o Manage the various trade life cycle events for Structured Products.

o Reconcile daily cash and settlement activities, nostro accounts and general ledgers, manage failed trades, and reconcile trade positions between GFM risk systems and other trade capturing systems.

o Configure instruments/indices in system.

Interested candidates may send resumes to or apply through the application system. Regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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Responsible for designing, optimizing, and driving the end-to-end lifecycle management of exchange derivative product lines (such as futures, options, perpetual swaps, structured products, etc.). Deeply understand market demands, regulatory trends, and technical implementation, integrating quantitative strategies and risk management systems to build a competitive derivatives trading platform, assisting users in achieving risk hedging, arbitrage, and leveraged trading objectives.

• Lead the product design of cryptocurrency derivatives (futures, options, perpetual swaps, etc.), including contract specifications, funding rates, settlement mechanisms, and margin models.
• Develop derivatives pricing models and risk hedging strategies, optimizing the trading experience through order types, slippage control, API performance, and market maker collaboration.
• Design and enhance the derivatives risk management framework, including liquidation mechanisms, position limits, and auto-deleveraging rules.
• Develop innovative derivatives (e.g., volatility products, index derivatives) by combining market trends and user needs to boost platform trading volume and liquidity.
• Monitor global cryptocurrency derivatives market dynamics (e.g., competitors like Binance, Bybit, OKX, Deribit), analyze user behavior data, and formulate differentiated competitive strategies.
• Research innovative aspects of DeFi derivatives protocols (e.g., dYdX, GMX, Perpetual Protocol) and explore pathways for compliant innovative product implementation.
• Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to ensure products adhere to regulatory requirements across jurisdictions (e.g., VATP, MiCA) and develop regional access strategies.
• Coordinate with technical teams on product development requirements and assist marketing and operations teams in formulating derivatives promotion plans.

• Master's degree or higher in Mathematics, Financial Engineering, Quantitative Finance, or a related field.
• 5–10 years of experience in derivatives trading products, with a preference for backgrounds in cryptocurrency/traditional finance (e.g., equities, commodity futures) exchanges.
• Familiarity with derivatives pricing models, margin calculations, and clearing and settlement processes.
• At least one successful case of launching a derivatives product (e.g., perpetual swaps, options market making).
• Deep understanding of the cryptocurrency market, including leveraged trading, arbitrage strategies, and market maker ecosystems.
• Proficiency in designing large-scale system product architectures and a comprehensive understanding of the business processes of cryptocurrency derivatives exchanges.
• Knowledge of industry legal and compliance norms, including differences in regulatory requirements across regions.
• Strong industry, market, and competitor analysis capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate efficiently in English with market and institutional clients.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

As Singapore's longest established bank, we have been dedicated to enabling individuals and businesses to achieve their aspirations since 1932. How? By taking the time to truly understand people. From there, we provide support, services, solutions, and career paths that meet their individual needs and desires.

Today, we're on a journey of transformation. Leveraging technology and creativity to become a future-ready learning organisation. But for all that change, our strategic ambition is consistently clear and bold, which is to be Asia's leading financial services partner for a sustainable future.

We invite you to build the bank of the future. Innovate the way we deliver financial services. Work in friendly, supportive teams. Build lasting value in your community. Help people grow their assets, business, and investments. Take your learning as far as you can. Or simply enjoy a vibrant, future-ready career.

Your Opportunity Starts Here.

Derivatives Support Officer

Why Join

The incumbent will be responsible for the post-execution support of new and existing Equities and rates derivative products, ensuring timely and accurate capture of trades into Bank of Singapore core banking risk system. This is also a control function role requiring the incumbent to work closely with Front Office, Trading Desks and Technology in managing the bank's risk relating to the supported product classes. These combined, the incumbent should be able to contribute significantly in a team setting, apply critical thinking to problem solving and excel under stressful conditions.

What you do

Trade Capture and Trade Lifecycle management

• Ensure accurate capture and processing of trades into Bank's core banking platform within regulatory timelines
• Monitor and manage STP exceptions to ensure completeness and accuracy of trade bookings
• Manage queries from internal and external stakeholders relating to trade bookings and /or trade lifecycle events.
• Perform independent assessment of lifecycle events and reconcile against counterparties
• Book lifecycle resultants into core banking for settlements and update of clients positions

Controls

• Perform End of Day control checks and ensure BAU tasks are completed
• Reconcile and investigate any inter-system breaks flagged escalate to the relevant parties where necessary
• Nostro and Stock Breaks investigation and resolution
• Perform daily validation and enrichment of derivatives reporting for MAS (DTCC) and HKMA (HKTR)

Collateral management

• Reconcile and manage BOS cash collateral with counterparties
• Liaise with risk team in the event of disputes arising from calling / top-ups of collateral

Documentation and Reconciliation

• Perform validation on long form ISDA confirmation for FX derivatives and Equities derivatives products received from counterparties against our trade booking in T24 core system
• Liaise with counterparties/internal stakeholders for any trade discrepancies
• Daily update tracker and monitoring of non-receipt of confirmation from counterparties and escalation where applicable
• Update weekly control report to ensure our documentation control aligned with KRI

Change Management

• Identify control gaps and work with team to review process efficiency and deliver improvements
• Participate in project deliveries and UAT where nominated by line manager

Ad Hoc

Manage any ad hoc assignments delegated by line manager

Who you are

• 3 to 5 years experience in Private Bank Operations, especially in the area of Equities Settlements or Equity Derivatives role.
• Clear written & verbal communication skills with all stakeholders, including Dealers, Front Office, and other support divisions
• Ability to work and deliver effectively under time pressure
• Working knowledge on industry platforms like Temenos or Triresolve is preferred
• Familiarity on derivatives regulatory reporting requirements and VBA is a plus
• Degree or Diploma qualified

Who we are

As Singapore's longest established bank, we have been dedicated to enabling individuals and businesses to achieve their aspirations since 1932. How? By taking the time to truly understand people. From there, we provide support, services, solutions, and career paths that meet their individual needs and desires.

Today, we're on a journey of transformation. Leveraging technology and creativity to become a future-ready learning organisation.

But for all that change, our strategic ambition is consistently clear and bold, which is to be Asia's leading financial services partner for a sustainable future.

We invite you to build the bank of the future. Innovate the way we deliver financial services. Work in friendly, supportive teams. Build lasting value in your community. Help people grow their assets, business, and investments. Take your learning as far as you can. Or simply enjoy a vibrant, future-ready career. Your Opportunity Starts Here.

What we offer

Competitive base salary. A suite of holistic, flexible benefits to suit every lifestyle. Community initiatives. Industry-leading learning and professional development opportunities. Equal opportunity. Fair employment. Selection based on ability and fit with our culture and values. Your wellbeing, growth and aspirations are every bit as cared for as the needs of our customers.

Competitive base salary. A suite of holistic, flexible benefits to suit every lifestyle. Community initiatives. Industry-leading learning and professional development opportunities. Your wellbeing, growth and aspirations are every bit as cared for as the needs of our customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Running the daily processes to ensure accurate and timely reporting of the trading position and P&L to Trading team and other key stakeholders

• Work with clearing brokers to ensure that trades are matched and accurately reflected on trade date

• Collaborate closely with traders to investigate and resolve any P&L discrepancies or trade booking issues

• Contribute to market analysis, reports, and presentations

• Assist in analysis of trading performance, P&L attribution, and risk metrics

• Continuous improvement of related processes around trade booking, position and P&L reconciliation processes through enhancements

• Provide administrative support to the trading department

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field

• One years' work experience in oil trading industry or in a similar role

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel

• Good drafting and verbal communication skills

• Fluency in both English and Mandarin